rowing

1 of 2

noun

row·​ing ˈrō-iŋ 

1

: the propelling of a boat by means of oars : the action of one that rows

2

: the sport of racing in shells

rowing

2 of 2

present participle of row entry 1, row entry 4, row entry 6

Examples of rowing in a Sentence

Noun

She was on the rowing team.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The partnership has evolved with First Horizon becoming the official jersey patch sponsor for Tennessee football, as well as volleyball, soccer, track and field, golf, tennis, cross country, swimming and diving, and rowing. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Former Minnesota linebacker Kamal Martin led the inaugural rowing chant Thursday night. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

For the cardio portion, Cleveland Clinic recommends brisk walking, biking, dancing, swimming, rowing, stair climbing or elliptical training. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

While its backdrop is also an academic setting, the drama centers on the aquatic sport of rowing, leaving room for plenty of steamy, summery moments. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rowing

• rowing boat
• rowing machine

Rhymes for rowing

• blowing
• boing
• bowing
• crowing
• flowing
• glowing
• going
• growing
• hoeing
• knowing
• lowing
• sewing

Kids Definition

rowing

noun

row·​ing ˈrō-iŋ 

: the sport of racing long narrow boats rowed by oars